X-Files - The Complete First Season

Pros: great story concepts, terrific acting

Cons: could have episode commentary

The Bottom Line: Possibly the best season of one of the greatest series on television.

Review: Back in 1993, a series premiered on the FOX network which would bring many of those disenchanted with network television back in front of the screen. This was an unconventional series which focused on two FBI agents who took on the unconventional cases ...

Pros: extremely original in presentation, well-developed characters, intriguing storylines, simply exemplary television

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: The first season of The X-Files really set the tone for what would be great dramatic television, and showed sci-fi fans everywhere that the imagination has no limits.

Review: Debuting in 1993, The X-Files soon became a cult favorite for viewers that loved mysteries about the unknown. Dealing with topics such as government conspiracies, abnormal creatures, abductions, and of course the belief in extraterrestrials, the ...

Pros: 24 pristine episodes of one of television's greatest series!

Cons: While there are some great extras, I still want more!

The Bottom Line: An excellent way to watch an excellent television show! I cannot recommend this DVD set highly enough.

Review: The Show: Sorry, nobody down here but the FBI's most unwanted. -- The Pilot I'll admit it - I rarely watch television. So how then did I become completely and totally addicted to the X-Files? I was stuck at home on a Friday night, ...

Pros: Imaginative and dark stories, great suspense, outstanding characters

Cons: A couple of really bad episodes

The Bottom Line: This might just be the best TV series ever, and season 1 starts with a bang. It's highly suspenseful and has very unusual villains.

Review: X Files has the distinction of being among the longest-running Sci-Fi shows of all time. In fact, I can think of only one, Stargate, that has beaten it. When X Files hit it didn’t take long for numerous fans to be swept up in it. I happened to ...

Pros: Get 'em all in one shot, price is right

Cons: None come to mind

Review: My son is a big X-Files fan, and in fact got me interested in the show. So one day when he showed me this set in the Sunday morning flyer of a local electronics store, I knew it was something I had to buy. This series needs to be enjoyed sequentially to...

Pros: Collect the series from the beginning in a durable form.

Cons: Slip cover could be better.

The Bottom Line: A good investment for anyone who wishes to collect the show. Can be a bit pricey to some, but definitely worth the money.

Review: The X-files was one of the best shows ever. With the Complete First Season, you can relive the classic moments that rocketed this show to the top.

The Video:
Since this season was made on a low budget, the video quality isn't as crisp...

Pros: What more can you ask for? Perfect!

Cons: None.

The Bottom Line: Perfect for X-philes or for those who want a taste of the best X-files has to offer.

Review: This is the full first season of the X-files, possibly the best show on earth.
Season 1 contains some of the most famous episodes that set up the whole show to what it is today. These episodes include The Pilot, Deep Throat, Beyond the Sea, EBE,...

Pros: All the episodes, extra features, great quality!

Cons: None at all!

The Bottom Line: A must buy for X-Files fans, and even people who only watch the show every once in a while!

Review: I'm a complete and total X-Files nut so I definitely had to own this! Luckily, it didn't let me down! This is where it all started, the first season! This DVD contains all the episodes starting with the Pilot and ending with The Erlenmeyer Flask. There...

Pros: Good plotlines, strong characters, great suspense...

Cons: hmmm...I suppose there isn't as much Aliens/conspiracy arc as there is in later seasons.

Review: ...ah life before the X Files. Unthinkable now isn't it? I came to the X files after the series had finished, even in the U.K, so i think it's a testament to how good a series it is that I started to buy the seasons on DVD after watching only a few ...

Pros: All the Season 1 eps...ambitious and scary!

Cons: Laughable amount of extras.

Review: Fan or not, it is hard to deny the indelible impact "The X-Files" has made on popular culture. That said, this collection is outstanding. I've been chained to my player ever since receiving this and Season 2 for Christmas. The detail is amazing, chapters ...